WWE star A.J. Lee spoke with ESPN about her ability to make a connection with viewers. "I think the important thing is that I’ve never tried to be someone I’m not," A.J. said. "People can read right through that. There’s a place for people who are unattainable where you want to have their poster on your wall because they’re larger than life, and that’s fine, but that’s not me. I’m not the coolest person in the world. I’m not the sexiest Diva or the strongest Diva. I know who I am.

"I’m not the most popular person and I’m kind of dorky and I’m someone you can see at your school or as your neighbor, and I think people like that. I think I’m a girl that represents someone you might know or would like to hang out with, and I think people just relate to me. I also look like I’m about 14, [laughs] so maybe I look like I do go to high school with everyone. I just think it’s cool that people have taken to me. Before I was on the show, I was a fan, and I think people can see that."

A.J. also spoke about her sudden rise to stardom. "It’s strange," she said. "The other day I was in Walgreens just trying to buy a toothbrush, and I’m not aware -- I don’t read the Internet, I just watch the shows back to see how I did -- so I’m not really aware how many fans are out there watching this. So here I am at Walgreens buying a toothbrush, and this guy who works there is helping me for like 10 minutes, then all of a sudden he blurts out: 'You shouldn’t let Daniel Bryan talk to you like that!' and runs away.

"I was like, 'What?' I was so confused. [laughs] It’s so weird because people know you even if you don’t know them, and I’m still wrapping my head around that. It’s really cool, but it’s a little overwhelming for me because I’m a shy person. I had someone come up to me at the airport and grab my engagement ring after Daniel Bryan proposed to me, and she was like, 'Oh my god, this is amazing. You and Daniel are going to be so happy.' It’s weird. Everyone feels like they know you. It’s an adjustment." To read the full interview, visit ESPN.go.com/blog/playbook/tech/post/_/id/1553/aj-lee-talks-video-games-wwe.

Powell's POV: A.J. also spoke about video games and winning the WWE Superstar Challenge (it's a video game blog), wanting to be someone people can look up to, comparisons to Miss Elizabeth, and more.

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